This position is located at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Fort George G. Meade, MD. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist maintains procedural manuals, assists personnel in developing procedures and quality control, and performs routine and STAT tests using various techniques. This role involves training personnel and ensuring compliance with inspecting and accrediting agencies.
Responsibilities
Maintain a current procedural manual, reviewing and revising as needed
Assist personnel within assigned area in developing procedures, manuals, quality control, inventory, and workload recording in accordance with the mission of the Department of Pathology and guidelines of inspecting/accrediting agencies
Perform and/or monitor routine, ASAP, and STAT tests using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols
Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction; locate and implement corrections
Organize a comprehensive training plan of the laboratory area to be covered
Perform and/or assist in the training of personnel rotating through the laboratory
Requirements
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment
This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis
All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident
This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire)
Immunization screening is required
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact
Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position
This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing
This position requires a Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification that is ASCP Board Certified
This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS
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This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position
Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required
This position requires the incumbent to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges
Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions
This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations
This position requires you wear Personnel Protective Equipment
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Basic Requirement for Clinical Laboratory Specialist: A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained
OR at least a full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post-bachelor's certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology
OR a bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university that included 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. This combination of education and experience must have provided knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of study described in A or B above. All science and mathematics courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college or university. Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development, or medical research program experience that provided an understanding of the methods and techniques applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work. Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body is a good indication that the quality of experience is acceptable
Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0644 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience performing moderate or high-complexity clinical laboratory testing; monitoring quality control, instrument maintenance, and calibration using established protocols; and ensuring compliance of regulatory standards with Joint Commission, Food & Drug Administration, or College of American Pathologists. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07)
OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: medical technology, chemistry, biology, or education that is directly related to the position
OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Direct Deposit of Pay is required
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Important Details
Application deadline: 10/29/2026 11:59 PM (EST)
Promotion potential: None
Work schedule: Full-time
Travel Required: Not required
Appointment type: Permanent
Supervisory status: No
Federal service type: Competitive Service
Represented by a union: No
Drug test: Yes
Security clearance: Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Background check type: Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure required: No
Application Process
Complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy
Other supporting documents: Cover Letter (optional), Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable)
If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible
This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application
Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date
Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration
About the Company
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.